Synergistic Teleoperation Platform for Enhanced Surgical Precision and Remote Collaboration
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel teleoperation platform integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and computer vision to enhance surgical precision, reduce tissue damage, and enable secure remote collaboration and training for medical professionals.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for master/slave registration and control for teleoperation, while providing a foundation for teleoperated systems, has limitations in terms of precision, security, and remote collaboration capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of distinct technologies to create a more powerful and comprehensive system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Synergistic Teleoperation Platform consists of a robotic arm, real-time computer vision module, control system, and user interface. The computer vision module uses AI to track and analyze the surgical site, providing real-time feedback to the control system. The control system integrates data from the computer vision module to adjust the robotic arm's movements, enhancing surgical precision and reducing tissue damage. The platform also enables secure remote collaboration and training using blockchain technology, IoT connectivity, and augmented reality visualization.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel combinations of AI, IoT, blockchain, and computer vision technologies to create a more powerful and comprehensive teleoperation system. The inventive step lies in the synergistic integration of these distinct technologies to enhance surgical precision, security, and remote collaboration capabilities.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in the type of sensors used, the specific AI algorithms employed, or the integration of additional technologies such as virtual or mixed reality. Other variations may focus on specific surgical procedures or specialties, such as cardiovascular or neurosurgery.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Synergistic Teleoperation Platform has significant commercial potential in the medical device and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of robotic-assisted surgery, remote surgical training, and collaborative surgical planning. The platform's enhanced precision, security, and remote collaboration capabilities make it an attractive solution for hospitals, medical research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Robotic teleoperation systems, particularly in surgical and remote manipulation contexts, involving control systems, sensor integration, and human-machine interfaces
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in robotics, control systems, computer vision, and human-machine interaction, typically holding a master's or PhD in mechanical engineering, robotics, or biomedical engineering, with 3-5 years of experience in developing teleoperation platforms
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's integration of AI, computer vision, and IoT technologies represents predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental teleoperation control methodology. The core principles of reference frame alignment, end-effector control, and precise movement tracking are directly applicable to the proposed surgical robotics platform. The variations introduce incremental technological improvements using standard engineering techniques and readily available computational technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,280 |
|---|---|
| Title | Master/slave registration and control for teleoperation |
| Assignee(s) | INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. |